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See a MAJOR SHOW IN THE MAKING.  Here is the Run of SHOW as of April 8^th at 7:30 PM. We have added additional key people. One is the Charles Bruce Foundation, which will collect gift cards to give to the homeless; Immokalee Fair Housing, which is building homes for a Florida farming community living in a Polluted area; Homes; and lastly, Edwards Syndrome/Marita Brings Life Foundation. Mother Shares Life and Death Story. Life on Mother Earth isn’t easy for many, but when we realize, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, we have the chance to help one another, and that is GOOD NEWS.  

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Listen to “Trisomy 18, Edwards Syndrome Takes the Life or Baby Marita – Her Mom creates Marita Brings Life Foundation thin 2 ours with a max. Life…” on Spreaker.

Marita at 2 days old. We were told she was going to die within 2 ours with a max. Life expectancy of 2 days This was her at 2 days old, alive and kicking.

Where Do We Grieve?
when it is our safe place
that died.
How do we tell lungs
to breathe through the pain
when they’re mourning
the air itself. –
Bereaved mum, anonymous
Abstract
This research aims at examining parents’ healthcare experiences for children with Trisomy 13
and 18 across three countries in the EU and the US, with emphasis on cultural, social and
medical perspectives on their interaction with healthcare professionals. The study using
semi-structured interviews explores how parents and children are wronged systematically;
ways in which there can be a clear lack of communication, ethical dilemmas, and ways in
which children with Trisomy 13 and 18 are stereotyped regarding the treatment that they are
given. Going further into the principal outcomes, it is worth to note that the parents are
essential in demanding their childrens’ care, as they actively dispute the medical
professionals and fight for their children’s rights, if the latter face withdrawal of care, or even
active unconsented palliative care. Additionally, the research addresses how parents attempt
to strategize against these situations by forming parent support groups, both formally and
informally, that allow better access to better healthcare facilities. Moreover, there are the
further findings of the research – the research shows that there exist serious violations of
ethical principles such as the principle of informed consent, the criterion of proportionality
and human rights violations with regards to equal access of medical care for the disabled. The
research shows that there is a need to design and implement better and sensitive health care
practices that respect the views of families with T13/18. For example, it advocates for
increased understanding of profession and parent communication, increased support of family
members and more attention paid to discrimination against children with T13/18 in
healthcare. These findings advance the knowledge in the field of Medical Anthropology,
Disability Studies, and Genetic Counseling that can be useful in the future health care
practices and policies for the families of the children with genetic disorders.
Acknowledgements
This dissertation is dedicated to my daughter, Marita, who was born on July 31, 2018, and sadly passed away
on September 1, 2018. I may never know if she would have survived had she received the care typically afforded
to a child unaffected by a chromosomal anomaly. My daughter was denied even the most basic care, such as
water and food. I extend my deepest gratitude to those parents who have entrusted me with their stories and to
the children who have shared their profound joy and love for life with me. In particular, this dissertation is
especially dedicated to Febe, who tragically passed away, most likely unnecessarily, while I was in the process
of writing this dissertation. I also wish to thank everyone who supported me in various ways. Special thanks go
to Professor Jonathan Gross at DePaul University, Chicago, who never stopped believing in my work.
Preface
It’s January 25, 2018. I’m about to walk the dog, feeling good, when the phone rings and my obstetrician speaks
in an aggressive tone: “You haven’t looked up your NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) results!” I calmly
respond, “Yes, indeed,…” I try to explain that I decided not to look them up. Upon returning home, I felt I had
been somewhat pressured into this. She had said, “It’s good to test because you and your husband (“Who says I
am married?”, I remember thinking.), will be able to provide better care for your child in case it has a genetic
disorder like Down syndrome. You’re 38 years old, don’t you think it’s a good idea?” I had answered, “If this
test is meant to help me get better care for my baby… if I can use it to inform myself, and if it’s not going to be
used against me or my child or my family…I would like to do it.” Thus we proceeded.
“But will my child get better care?” I later wondered. “Why should I do a genetic test if any child is more than
welcome? Wasn’t I causing myself a lot of worries and difficulties by knowing, instead of enjoying the bliss of
not knowing? What would this knowledge and the accompanying stress do to my child?” The obstetrician told
me she wouldn’t look up the results, and I had trusted her. “It’s your own responsibility; I won’t do it for you,”
she said in a snarky tone, while handing me a post-it with a login and password. Today she calls me, seemingly
enraged, and I don’t get a chance to stop her. She interrupts me and continues shouting statistical facts through
the phone.
“Your child has a 43% chance of Edwards syndrome. It’s similar to Down syndrome but much worse. It comes
with curved legs and arms, rock-bottom feet,… It will never be able to walk or speak. It’s the worst possible
disability there is. When are you coming in?”
I sit down on the puppy’s crate. He keeps pulling at his leash, eager to go out, and doesn’t pay attention to my
phone conversation. Nature calls. I breathe deeply, trying to buy some time, and respond, “Why should I exactly
come in?” I notice a hint of irony in my voice—a tone I would later recognise in other parents’ voices, much
later, after my daughter had passed away and I finally connected with them.
The obstetrician sighs and exclaims, “YOU SHOULD COME IN FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. THERE IS
NO TIME TO LOSE,” then continues, “You were already late,” this time in an accusatory tone. (“Being
pregnant is not being sick,” I remember thinking to myself. I was barely two months pregnant when I had
contacted her.) “Which appointment?” I ask. (“A 43% chance of Edwards syndrome?” What on earth does that
mean? “Is the baby going to be half disabled?”, I remember thinking while drifting away into cynicism.
Thoughts are racing through my head at this point.) Before I have a chance to ask for further clarifications, she
rambles on:
“…IN BELGIUM WE ABORT SUCH CHILDREN. YOU SHOULD COME IN FOR YOUR
APPOINTMENT!!”
I now understand what “your appointment” means when she explains her cultural understanding of the matter.
This was also my first encounter with a typical discursive practice around NIPT, abortion, and having a child
with a trisomy disorder. “Coming in for your appointment” clearly meant “in Belgium we abort such children”,
the “appointment” was the “abortion appointment,” and “aborting such children”, apparently a normal procedure
here.
Calmly and politely, I clarify my position: “Whether to abort my child or not is still a decision to be made by me
and me alone, in whichever country I live.” I am not necessarily pro-life, nor am I pro-abortion. However, I am a
feminist, and nobody decides over my body and the little foetus growing inside me but me.
My experience also has a personal component. Following the standard DSM definition, I could be seen as
disabled (cf. I am diagnosed on the autism spectrum). Yet, I strongly align with how autistic sociologist Judy
Singer described our neurological difference: we’re neurodivergent, not disabled. Strictly speaking, we’re not
even necessarily autistic in the negative sense of the word. I have other qualities, other capabilities. I know my
value, and I have equal rights. My future disabled child has equal rights too.
“My dog needs a walk. I’ll call you back later. Thank you so much for your call,” I manage to politely utter. As I
put down the phone, I feel an incredible sense of unsafety in and around my body. I tremble as I walk into the
woods behind the house. Walking through the forest, I listen to the sounds around me, while the dog happily
runs about. There seem to be no problems here… until I lose sight of him and find him standing on the ice of the
little lake. He’s looking at me with terrified eyes. I’m terrified too. What have I gotten myself into? We’re both
on thin ice… and I’ve made a huge mistake consenting with this NIPT.
While helping the dog out of his precarious situation, I somehow come to terms with what just happened. The
doctor, whom I had confided in, had literally pulled the rug out from under me. Weren’t these results supposed
to be used to “improve and provide better healthcare for my child in case she would have a genetic disorder?” I
wasn’t even thinking about how she had looked up my results while saying she wouldn’t. It didn’t sit well with
me that now, all of a sudden, “better healthcare” was being translated into a—supposedly, if I could believe
her—national procedure to abort “such children.” How trustworthy was this NIPT actually? I wanted to run, as
far away as I could. This wasn’t really happening… THIS WAS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN TO ME, TO
US… At that moment, I even thought I could escape from it.
I walked, almost ran back to the house. I felt so small, so vulnerable, so full of adrenaline… I’m back at the
house and call the hospital: “I am calling in reference to my earlier conversation with Dr. X, you might know
about it?” “Yes”, mumbles the nurse. “I am calling to say I am withdrawing consent in sharing my and my
daughter’s medical files with any other hospital, including my GP.” The nurse responded: “This is not how
things work over here, maybe it’s different in the Netherlands.” (I have a Dutch accent.) “Yes this is how things
work over here,” I respond firmly, “I live here. I was born and raised here and I am aware of my rights. I do have
a right to medical confidentiality as any other person does. This right applies to my and my child’s medical files.
Also in Belgium. So again, I am asking you to clearly include in my medical files and those of my child, that
there is no consent to share them with anyone. Also not my GP. Please can you make sure to have a copy
available? I’d like to pick it up as soon as possible. I’ll drop by in 30 minutes. If it’s not ready, I’ll wait.”
An hour later, files in hand, I find myself buying a newspaper in the city centre. I need something to ground
myself in reality. But while reading the newspaper, I can’t stop thinking: “This is not my world anymore.
Nothing in this newspaper relates to me. I am here, you are all there. I’m in a different world. I’m falling into an
abyss that you all don’t know about. What is happening to me…?” Then the phone rings. My GP: “I just had a
call and heard you picked up your files from the hospital?” “There is no consent to share my files.” At this point
I feel I am getting angry. My patience is gone. “Yes, I know,” she rambles on, but I am barely able to receive
what she says, and feel myself sinking away, deeper and deeper, until I hear: “But don’t you think that if the
doctor advises you to abort, it would be wise to listen to her? Don’t you think the doctor knows better?”
That afternoon, I contact my former GP in the Netherlands and politely ask for a referral to the nearest Dutch
hospital. I am Dutch, live on the Dutch-Belgian border, and am insured in both countries (a luxury not everyone
has). I firmly believe that crossing the border, I would find a welcoming and nurturing environment—a place
where my possibly disabled child would be treated as an equal citizen. If I had only known.
Introduction
This dissertation explores the experiences of families of children with Trisomy 13 and 18
(T13/18), two severe genetic disorders, within the healthcare systems of three countries in the
European Union (Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany), as compared to experiences of
parents in the American healthcare system. The research investigates the extent to which the
differing views of parents and physicians regarding the care of children with these genetic
disorders influences parents’ experiences when they encounter negative eugenics.
Additionally, the study seeks to identify the culturally specific strategies that families employ
in response to these challenges. The study will compare parental experiences in the healthcare
systems of the US, characterised by a typical litigiousness and overwhelming fear of being
sued for medical malpractice, and these three countries in the EU, in order to understand how
modern-day eugenics is constituted in both the prenatal and postnatal context in these
Western societies.
A key aspect in the disability debate is the evaluation of the role of medicine in
defining disability in Western societies. As Foucault (1976, p. 252) argues, in biopolitical
states, ‘medicine becomes a political intervention-technique with specific power-effects.
Medicine is a form of power-knowledge that can be applied to both the body and the
population’. Similarly, Oliver (1990, Ch. 3) contends that the category of ‘disability’ is
socially constructed and fluid, able to resolve systemic contradictions within a given society.
Moreover, once certain groups are classified within this category, it becomes difficult, if not
impossible, for them to be excluded, creating a ‘distributive dilemma’ for states that can be
addressed in different ways depending on their mode of production. Oliver (1990, Ch. 3)
suggests that distribution based on needs may indicate the emergence of a socialist system,
while distribution based on costs may reflect a capitalist mode of production.
As Foucault argues, in its most extreme forms this ‘distributive dilemma’ manifests in
biopolitical societies in forms of ‘racism’. Foucault (1976, p. 255-259) argues that ‘racism’,
is ‘primarily a way of introducing a break into the domain of life that is under powers’
control: the break between what must live and what must die’. According to him, racism may
be seen as processes of stigmatisation, abandonment, rejection, expulsion and discrimination,
on the one hand. Or, on the other hand, as processes of killing or indirect killing…

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The Auschwitz Research Center on Hate, Extremism, and Radicalization

ARCHER at House 88

I would like to invite you to join me

for special performance by

Italian Pianist, Composer, and Musicologist,

Francesco Lotoro in a Concert titled

Enduring Music:

Compositions from the Holocaust

The special performance will take place

TONIGHT

January 27, 2026 at 7:30

in the

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

to commemorate

International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Ezra Friedlander

To learn more about the concert, please

visit https://endantisemitismfund.com/event/

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We are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership between the World Talent Economy Forum Institute and 400 leading human resource corporations in Japan — a bold step forward in research and innovation collaboration.

Cutting-edge research

Talent mobility programs

Innovation-driven education

Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

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Denise Rich- Founder of Gabrielles Angels

Listen to “Gabrielles Children, Crane Club at 7pm (85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011). The Young Angels Gala, sponsored by Cantor” on Spreaker.

Honoree – Kyle Lutnick serves as Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and has been a Director of Newmark Group, Inc. since February 2025. Most recently Lutnick served as Global Managing Director of Knotel, Inc., Newmark’s flexible office and workspace business and prior was Knotel’s General Manager of UK & EMEA and Vice President of Business Development. Previously, Lutnick was a member of Newmark’s market-leading retail advisory team, where he advised clients in New York City, one of the most dynamic commercial markets in the world.  Lutnick graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stanford University.

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Honoree – Ms. Andrea DiNunzio.
With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Ms. DiNunzio has driven growth and profitability for Fortune 500 and Private Equity-backed companies including L’Oréal, Laura Mercier, and Neutrogena. Currently General Manager of Ultra-Luxury Skincare and Fragrance at Coty USA, she is accelerating the company’s skincare platform. Her previous leadership roles include President of Lashify, where she doubled sales in 12 months, CEO of Dermaflash, and General Manager of North America for Iluminage Beauty, where she led successful turnarounds. Her expertise spans strategic planning, P&L management, marketing, product development, customer insights, sales leadership, and building brands across DTC, Mass, Prestige, Social, and TV Retail channels. Known for cultivating high-performance teams and empowering next-gen leaders through organizations like CEW and Chief, she holds a BA in Biology, an MBA from the University of Virginia, and is a Pew Foundation genetics research grant recipient.

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Oysters by East Hampton Oyster Shucker

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Athenna Crosby, Ms. World America

BIANCA PETERS, FOX5 NEWS ANCHOR, TO HOST GABRIELLE’S ANGEL FOUNDATION’S YOUNG ANGELS GALA on June 23, 2025

Honorees include longtime supporter Kyle Lutnick, Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and Andrea DiNunzio, General Manager of Ultra-Luxury Skincare and Fragrance of Coty USA

New York, NY (May 20, 2025) – Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that Bianca Peters will host their upcoming Young Professionals Committee’s Young Angels Gala on June 23, 2025 at the Crane Club at 7pm (85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011). The Young Angels Gala, sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tommy Bahama, LVH Global is an event born from the desire of young professionals to give back and make a difference in the fight against cancer. All proceeds from The Young Angels Gala will benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s music therapy programs and cancer research.

Guests at the event will enjoy an evening of cocktails, connection, and impact in support of blood cancer research. Now in its 7th year, this dynamic event brings together New York’s emerging philanthropists, change makers, and industry leaders to continue the legacy of founder Denise Rich, who created the foundation in memory of her daughter Gabrielle, who lost her life to leukemia. The evening will feature music by DJ Chloe Jane along with other exciting surprises and notable guests. Tickets can be purchased at https://gabriellesangels.org/events-dates/ypc-gala/.

Other fun features at the event will include Oysters by East Hampton Oyster Shucker, a lil sweet treats candy cart underwritten by Double O Fragrance, live illustrations by artist Deanna First and celebrity magician and mentalist Josh Pele. Guests will be treated to cocktails and wines sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Pernod Richard, The Macallan, LALO Tequila, Tres Chicon, Wolffer Estates, Hamptons Muse and Spring 44 Gin.

To aid in the fundraising the YPC will put together an incredible art and silent auction, opening on June 11 (till June 27th) available at https://onecau.se/_9fp6y1  featuring experiences, artwork and luxury items including an all-inclusive trip to the stunning Impression Isla Mujeres, luxury items from Jimmy Choo, L’AGENCE, Alice + Olivia, a 3 -night stay in a beautiful ocean view room at Round Hill Hotel Jamaica, as well as two custom painted Heller Furniture chairs by artists Ross Pino and Jason Naylor and so much more!

“Our young professionals are the hope for the future. Their passion, purpose, and drive ensure that the legacy of love and the pursuit of a cancer free future lives on. My daughter, Gabrielle would be so proud.” – Denise Rich

FOUNDING CHAIRS of the event include Ayaan Ahmed, Becca Morris, Hugh Barton, Louie Torrellas, and Lydia Maltseva.

CO-CHAIRS for this year’s event are Alana Kramer, Aleksandra Sasha Tikhomirova, Alex Pita, Alex Ulsvgard, Anjali Peddanna, Danielle Rutigliano, Eugenia Bullock, Fer Da Silva, Isabella Sylvester, Jason Naylor, Julia Lindenthal, Julio Galvez, Kayla Rich Kilstock, Kyle Persaud, Lauren Summa, Nancy Moeller, Nicoletta Kolpakov, Ross Pino, Shirin Lotfi, and Vikrant Patel.

The HOST COMMITTEE members are Alexandrea LaFata, Adriana T. Ingenito, Anne Li Caleb Brenes, Christina Lo, Eric Lerner, Gabe Galper, Heather Grabin, Jade Walk, Jagger Walk, Jesse Walk, Juanito Renato, Kemi Areke, Lindsay Karp, and Mareli Maemets.

More About This Year’s Honorees

Kyle Lutnick serves as Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and has been a Director of Newmark Group, Inc. since February 2025. Most recently Lutnick served as Global Managing Director of Knotel, Inc., Newmark’s flexible office and workspace business and prior was Knotel’s General Manager of UK & EMEA and Vice President of Business Development. Previously, Lutnick was a member of Newmark’s market-leading retail advisory team, where he advised clients in New York City, one of the most dynamic commercial markets in the world.  Lutnick graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stanford University.

With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Ms. DiNunzio has driven growth and profitability for Fortune 500 and Private Equity-backed companies including L’Oréal, Laura Mercier, and Neutrogena. Currently General Manager of Ultra-Luxury Skincare and Fragrance at Coty USA, she is accelerating the company’s skincare platform. Her previous leadership roles include President of Lashify, where she doubled sales in 12 months, CEO of Dermaflash, and General Manager of North America for Iluminage Beauty, where she led successful turnarounds. Her expertise spans strategic planning, P&L management, marketing, product development, customer insights, sales leadership, and building brands across DTC, Mass, Prestige, Social, and TV Retail channels. Known for cultivating high-performance teams and empowering next-gen leaders through organizations like CEW and Chief, she holds a BA in Biology, an MBA from the University of Virginia, and is a Pew Foundation genetics research grant recipient.

About Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research funds the best and brightest early career scientists whose research focuses on finding less toxic treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood cancers.  Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has funded more than $45 million dollars in grants making it one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support to blood cancer research in the nation. On average, eight-eight cents of every dollar raised directly funds research. For over twenty-five years, the Foundation has honored Gabrielle’s legacy by funding the boldest, most cutting-edge ideas in cancer research.

On Twitter @CureCancerNow

On Facebook & Instagram @GabriellesAngels and @GabriellesYoungAngels

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Harlem Faith in Your Borough
 Thursday, May 29
 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Langston Hughes Auditorium
515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

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A diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic (LIM-foh-SIH-tik) leukemia (C-L-L) can be overwhelming, but advances in cancer research, including targeted therapies, have paved the way for more precise treatments. C-L-L is one of the most common blood cancers in adults, and because its progression varies from person to person, choosing a tailored treatment plan is crucial.

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Today, we’re joined by Lynne who will share her personal journey with C-L-L, and Dr. Nakhle Saba [Knack-Leigh Sah-bah], director of lymphoid malignancy and CAR T-cell (Car-tee cell )therapy at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, who will provide insight into the latest treatment approaches and why informed decision-making is so essential for those facing this disease.

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Dr. Saba

Dr. Saba earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University in Beirut 2005. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN and Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, and his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Tulane University. After fellowship completion in 2011, Dr. Saba joined the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) for an additional fellowship in lymphoid malignancies. His research at the NIH was focused on tumor biology and developing new therapeutic approaches for leukemia and lymphoma. He returned to Tulane in 2014 as Assistant Professor of Medicine, promoted to Associate Professor in 2018, then to Professor in 2024 following a successful career in research, teaching, and treating blood cancers. Dr. Saba’s research focuses on lymphoid malignancies and cell therapy, to identify therapeutic targets and novel drugs for these diseases.

Dr. Saba’s leadership skills are evident by the roles he played at Tulane as chair of the “immune effector cell therapy – IECT”, co-chair of Sarah-Cannon Lymphoma Committee, and President of Louisiana Oncology Society (LOS). Under his direction as president, the LOS passed four bills that were signed into law in Louisiana and are expected to positively impact cancer care in our state. Those bills include the Bone Marrow Donation, Fertility Preservation For Cancer Patients, Right To Prompt Coverage, and Expansion Of Biomarker Testing.

Dr. Saba authored and/or co-authored more than 120 published manuscripts and research abstracts, he presented at regional, national, and international meetings as a researcher and invited speaker. His articles appear in journals like Blood, Leukemia, Cancer Research, The Lancet Haematology, Haematologica, Science Advances, Bone Marrow Transplant and others. Click to access  Dr. Saba’s Bibliography on PubMed  or Dr. Saba’s Articles, Abstracts, and Citations

Dr. Saba was recruited at the Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute as Professor of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center, and Director of Lymphoma, CLL, and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T. He will be diligently working to expand the lymphoma and CLL research portfolio and bring cutting edge therapies to the region such as CAR-T, the next generation CARs, and be the first to bring the tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) for solid tumors to Louisiana.

About Lynne

I am a very active, “young” senior citizen whose priorities are my grown children and their partners, my 3-year-old grandson, 20-month-old granddaughter, and my longtime partner. I have a huge passion for all animals, and love doing Pilates, aerobics, Zumba Gold, and weight training. I became a pescetarian about 10 years ago. I was diagnosed with a very specific high-risk subtype of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in April 2019, three weeks after the tragic passing of my third child, my 26-year-old daughter. I was so devastated by her death, and now facing an unknown diagnosis, I turned to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for support. Fast-forwarding to now, I have been on the “Light The Night” Executive Leadership Committee for the Westchester/Fairfield LLS for four years, and my team “Lynne’s Hope” has raised almost $200,000 for the cause, for which I am extremely proud. I am blessed to be under the care of a world-renowned CLL specialist. I want cancer survivors to know there is hope for us to live a long life because of all the constant new medical treatments that are being discovered every day. I have been in treatment for two years for CLL and am doing great! My mantra is, “I will not let Leukemia define me; I will define it!”

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We are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (MFCR). Together, we are launching a global initiative to fund innovative research projects exploring the complex connection between aging and cancer.

Later this month we will be inviting leading scientists from across the globe to submit novel research proposals that are focused in this field.

Selected projects will receive $500,000 in funding over three years, during which time, SWCRF along with MFCR, plan to invest up to $11 million into specific aging-cancer research.

This significant financial commitment underscores our organization’s shared dedication to advancing pioneering science and tackling cancer’s toughest challenges.

Since, aging is the leading cause of cancer development and progression, as well as poses many treatment challenges, this area of research is crucial to combating the global rise in cancer incidence and improving outcomes for all cancer patients.

These research projects will address critical topics such as:

• Identifying actionable biomarkers that predict aging/cancer risk.
• Understanding how aging impacts tumor growth.
• Exploring the role of the aging immune system in cancer treatment.
• Investigating how metabolism and genetics contribute to cancer development.
• Studying how premature aging increases cancer risk for younger adults.

By supporting this program, SWCRF is further cementing its international leadership in addressing one of the most urgent challenges in cancer prevention and treatment today.

Your continuing support makes this possible. Please consider donating today to help fund this and other vital research programs.

Let’s work together to end cancer in our lifetime.

Warm regards,

Samuel Waxman, MD

Founder and CEO

William T. Sullivan

Executive Director

CLINICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

New Treatment for Liver Cancer Slows Progression and

Improves Survival

A recent study by SWCRF-investigator, Dr. Josep Llovet (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai), and colleagues has discovered a new treatment approach for unresectable,

non-metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)—a form of liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed and has not yet spread to other parts of the body. Around 45,000 cases of HCC are diagnosed yearly in the US and about 1M globally.

According to their research, published in The Lancet (January 2025), combining transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) with the drugs lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) significantly improved patient outcomes compared to the placebo group.

Specifically, patients receiving this combination therapy experienced slower tumor progression and a trend towards overall higher survival rates. Additionally, the drug combination was well-tolerated, with manageable side effects, supporting its potential as a viable treatment option in patients with intermediate HCC.

“SWCRF has been instrumental in supporting the development of the HCC program at Mount Sinai since 2004. Their commitment to funding innovative cancer research has allowed us to make these significant strides in understanding and treating this devastating disease. This breakthrough would not have been possible without their continued support”, said Dr Josep M Llovet, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Cancer Program at the Ichan School of Medicine.

This remarkable improvement marks the first clinical breakthrough in treating this challenging and often fatal form of cancer in more than 20 years.

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THE WAXMAN LUNCHEON

We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Seabourn Cruises.

When you book any Seabourn cruise (excluding World Cruise or Grand Cruise), 10% of your fare will be donated directly to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation.

This is your chance to indulge in a luxury cruise experience, while supporting cancer research in a meaningful way.

Select from an array of breathtaking itineraries on eligible voyages through December 25, 2025. Choose from voyages to the Amazon, Arctic, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and more.

To reserve your next adventure, contact our dedicated Seabourn consultant:

Roseanne Bishop, Personal Cruise Consultant

800.929.4747 Ext. 29398

 RBishop@Seabourn.com

**Offer Code: WAXMANCRI**

Prefer to book online or through your travel agent? Simply provide the same offer codes.

Join us in this extraordinary journey – a chance to explore the world and make a positive impact in the fight against cancer. Book today!

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | Website | Telephone 212-867-4502

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“We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.”
— Jacques Yves Cousteau

Inspired by the UN Water Action Decade (2018-2028) along with the UN 2023 Water Conference, young innovators, researchers, and artists from around the world submitted projects that highlight the importance of clean water and sustainable water management.The J.U.C. Awards, initiated in 2020, aims to foster the next generation of leaders. By providing a platform for young people to share their ideas and solutions, the program empowers them to make a positive impact on the world.

A Brief Introduction Of The 2025 J.U.C. Awards ~
Distinguished Evaluation Committee Of Experts:

Co-Chairs:
Ambassador Mr. Rodrigo A. Carazo of Costa Rica to the United Nations (2018-2022); Member, UN Human Rights Committee (Geneva)
Prof. Olcay Ünver, Arizona State University; Vice-Chair of UN-Water and Senior Water Advisor at UN FAO.
Members:
• Ambassador Mr. Yogendra Kumar of India (Retired) & Author of two books & Editor another
• Prof. Victor Lawrence, Director of the Center for Intelligent Networked Systems (iNetS), and former Associate Dean and Bachelor Chair Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey); Secretary General, LMGlobal.Org
• Prof. Günay Smith, Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences at Southside Virginia Community College (Retired.); Adviser, LMGlobal.Org
• Dr. Dahlia Sabri, Chair, IWRA-Egypt Chapter
• Ms. Ilknur Boray, V.P. Ataturk Society of America & The Atatürk World Platform
• Ms. Bircan Ünver, M.A., Author and Project Director, LMGlobal.Org
Youth:
Mr. Ren Jie, Ph.D. Candidate (2029), School of Marxism, Environmental Politics and Ecological Civilization, Peking University

– Evaluation process will begin mid of January 2025.

Global Participation and Impact

The 2025 J.U.C. Awards received submissions from students at several schools and organizations around the world, including:
Darüşşafaka High School (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Whyteleafe Performing Arts Academy (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
The Institution of Green Engineers (IGEN) (Chennai, India)
Association of Young Leaders United for Sustainable Development (Burundi)

The program’s success is also due to the dedicated efforts of its student coordinators:
Ms. Duru Büyükbaşaran (Türkiye)
Ms. Rukhshana R.A. (India)
Mr. Lyonga Jewis (Cameroon)
Ms. Mimoza Irtem (Türkiye / U.S. – Outreach Coordinator)

The 2025 J.U.C. Awards will announce the winners around the World Water Day in March 2025. The winning projects will be recognized for their creativity, innovation, and potential to inspire positive change.

A Brief History of the J.U.C. Awards

The J.U.C. Media, Research, and Writing Awards were initiated in 2020 by the Light Millennium, a global humanitarian organization. The program was inspired by the legacy of John Unver Culkin and aims to empower young people to address global challenges through creative expression and critical thinking. By providing a platform for students to showcase their talents and ideas, the J.U.C. Awards fosters a new generation of global citizens committed to sustainable development.

“In Loving Memory of J.U.C.”; the 2025 J.U.C. Media, Research, Writing & Innovation Awards designed for international High School students by The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (LMGlobal.Org, 2001, New York) With Tax-Exempt Status#501(c)3.

The submissions received based on the GUIDELINES of the 2025 J.U.C. Awards, which is available via the following link:
https://www.lmglobal.org/2024/03/14/call-to-high-school-students-for-entries-to-the-2025-j-u-c-awards-the-water-cycle-and-the-life-cycle-are-one/
Guidelines – Booklet#4

INTERACTIVE SESSION > Interview with Bircan Ünver on the Guidelines of the 2025 J.U.C. Awards | Conducted by Duru Büyükbaşaran

For more information, please visit: www.lmglobal.org
Contact: JUCAwards(at)lightmillennium.org

Hashtags: #lightmillennium, #LMGlobalOrg, #TheLightMillenniumTV, #HopeNeverFades, #JUCAwards2025, #JUCAwards, #WaterActionDecade, #WorldWaterDay2025, #WaterAction, #SDG6, #JUCAwardsEvaluationCommittee, #UNWithCivilSociety

• Special Thanks To: Ambassador Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer of the University For Peace to the United Nations.

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